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LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

The adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND) is a less invasive type of weight loss surgery that works through restricting your stomach size. Discuss LAP-BAND related topics such as fills, LAP-BAND diets, nutritional supplements, complications and band over bypass. Share your experiences and be supportive!

73,479 topics in this forum

  1. help mushies stage

    By melipooh9,
    • 3 replies
    • 760 views

  2. Before Cruise Or After

    By khrissy,
    • 9 replies
    • 975 views

  3. Ensure Protein Shakes

    By khrissy,
    • 4 replies
    • 936 views

  4. Ready to scream!

    By anonemouse,
    • 7 replies
    • 693 views

  5. What do you say when you get THAT question??

    By Boo Boo Kitty,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,287 views

  6. Should I get a fill?

    By juliegeraci,
    • 6 replies
    • 648 views

  7. To fill or not to fill? Please help.

    By juliegeraci,
    • 1 reply
    • 486 views

  8. FLU: What happens if...

    By pixcess,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,190 views

  9. Banded????

    By jeffslove,
    • 9 replies
    • 965 views

  10. Is the Opti-Fast the worst part? - Please?

    By Taymac,
    • 33 replies
    • 2,670 views

  11. Protein shake recommendations?

    By Pbandit,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,260 views

  12. Anyone use the Molding Clinic

    By catfanlover,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,097 views

  13. Any success with Curves?

    By juliegeraci,
    • 1 reply
    • 641 views

  14. Urgent! - Need contact # for Wendy Hall - AZ

    By LilAngel,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,538 views

  15. questions about being sick and the band

    By trish06,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,058 views

  16. Please Help Tough Question

    By bbrecruiter2000,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,052 views

  17. 5 things that get you through a craving

    By BigBootyGirl,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,736 views

  18. Help, please....first PB

    By RHCPgirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,286 views

  19. Thanksgiving

    By theloser,
    • 5 replies
    • 878 views

  20. Hello Hello

    By Wendiss,
    • 9 replies
    • 948 views

  21. Question Re: Flax Seed Oil and Hair Vitamins

    By Nathalie,
    • 3 replies
    • 804 views

  22. About Camphell's 98% fat free soups

    By melipooh9,
    • 3 replies
    • 731 views

  23. I had to go to hospital-long

    By Eficka,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,660 views

  24. Lean Meats .....

    By bkwalling,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,138 views

  25. Should I get Lap-Band in Mexico?

    By sweetsue,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,199 views

  26. No restriction no money /sigh

    By Gummiebear,
    • 6 replies
    • 688 views

  27. Am I PB'ing or not?

    By apinksoprano,
    • 2 replies
    • 790 views

  28. Exactly how do you feel when...

    By Katgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 814 views

  29. PMS & Slippage

    By BigBootyGirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,056 views

  30. Looking For Answers

    By marys,
    • 5 replies
    • 812 views

  31. What size band do you have and what amount of fill do you have?

    By shell04937,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,755 views

  32. Yogurt-restriction when eating???

    By foodstampchamp,
    • 2 replies
    • 799 views

  33. Define "PB"

    By asanz,
    • 2 replies
    • 898 views

  34. Where'd this restriction come from?

    By TamifromAL,
    • 4 replies
    • 650 views

  35. Am I consuming too much, too little, or just right????

    By apinksoprano,
    • 3 replies
    • 578 views

  36. Needing to Clarify on To Fill or Not to Fill

    By josephine,
    • 7 replies
    • 689 views

  37. Uncomfortable in back Need Input pls

    By Gummiebear,
    • 3 replies
    • 511 views

  38. Did you have to have an endoscopy pre-op??

    By jillrn,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,033 views

  39. Puerto Vallarta fill?

    By Lila,
    • 0 replies
    • 739 views

  40. Overnight Hospital Stay

    By Nathalie,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,570 views

  41. How long

    By catzmeow76,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,140 views

  42. Just saying Hi

    By DomincanGirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 706 views

  43. food finds! what are you eatin and LOVIN?!?!

    By shellyj.,
    • 56 replies
    • 5,779 views

  44. Lapband Cookbook?

    By mookie1,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,295 views

  45. Name 5 things that get you through the day

    By derbygirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,532 views

  46. Port popped up from between my ribs

    By TexasRose,
    • 2 replies
    • 673 views

  47. Slim Fast, not a healthy choice?

    By sweethot143,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,202 views

  48. Moving the scale

    By flower,
    • 8 replies
    • 951 views

  49. Sore Knee hindering exercise

    By robinem,
    • 4 replies
    • 970 views

  50. Pain

    By ahaizlip,
    • 8 replies
    • 744 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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